Update from practice facility: Roy ill
Posted by Mike Tokito, The Oregonian April 27, 2009 15:08PM
Categories: Brandon Roy, Breaking News, LaMarcus Aldridge
TUALATIN -- A quick note from Blazers practice. Brandon Roy, the Blazers' all-star guard, missed practice today with flu-like symptoms.
Also, forward LaMarcus Aldridge has an ailing right elbow and also sat out most of the light workout.
Aldridge was made available to the media before he left to receive treatment. He said he wasn't sure when the injury occurred, but expected to play tomorrow.
Aldridge said the mood on the plane ride home was quiet
"I think we're OK," Aldridge said. "We just had two tough games. We felt like last night, we really had it. We missed some key rebounds, and we had some key turnovers. We're just trying to put it all together right now. I think we know what it takes. It's just, we need to go out and do it."
Aldridge said the playoffs have been a learning experience for him and the young Blazers.
"It takes a lot to win," he said. "This is more first time through it, and there are no shortcuts."
UPDATE: Coach Nate McMillan said he expects both Roy and Aldridge to play tomorrow.
Also, he spoke at length about his dissatisfaction with the officiating, saying, "It's not consistent." We'll have a bigger story on that later today.
Posted by Mike Tokito, The Oregonian April 27, 2009 15:08PM
Categories: Brandon Roy, Breaking News, LaMarcus Aldridge
TUALATIN -- A quick note from Blazers practice. Brandon Roy, the Blazers' all-star guard, missed practice today with flu-like symptoms.
Also, forward LaMarcus Aldridge has an ailing right elbow and also sat out most of the light workout.
Aldridge was made available to the media before he left to receive treatment. He said he wasn't sure when the injury occurred, but expected to play tomorrow.
Aldridge said the mood on the plane ride home was quiet
"I think we're OK," Aldridge said. "We just had two tough games. We felt like last night, we really had it. We missed some key rebounds, and we had some key turnovers. We're just trying to put it all together right now. I think we know what it takes. It's just, we need to go out and do it."
Aldridge said the playoffs have been a learning experience for him and the young Blazers.
"It takes a lot to win," he said. "This is more first time through it, and there are no shortcuts."
UPDATE: Coach Nate McMillan said he expects both Roy and Aldridge to play tomorrow.
Also, he spoke at length about his dissatisfaction with the officiating, saying, "It's not consistent." We'll have a bigger story on that later today.
